Mortal Kombat 1 Havik Character: How to Unlock

Mortal Kombat 1 Unlock Havik: Why is He Grayed Out?

The Mortal Kombat 1 Havik character is a little different from his last appearance in the series, and is the first time he’s been playable since Armageddon. However, he will be grayed out for most people upon starting the game. Here’s how to unlock Havik in Mortal Kombat 1.

How to unlock Havik in MK1

Mortal Kombat 1 Havik Character: How to Unlock

To unlock Havik in Mortal Kombat 1, you have to go through the game’s entire single-player story mode. Havik unlocks after clearing Chapter 15, which is the chapter where you play as your chosen character. The pop-up notification will appear after fighting Shang Tsung and Quan Chi, as shown in the above picture. After that, you will be able to use Havik freely in any of the non-story modes. You will already have some gear for him after playing through the campaign, too.

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Mortal Kombat 1’s story mode, like other NetherRealm Studios games, is only around four or five hours the first time through, so it is not a huge time commitment. It is also possible to get through it and to Havik even more quickly if you skip the cutscenes between the fights.

However, there is also a shortcut that does away with having to play through the campaign. Havik is available for purchase on your system’s digital marketplace for $7.99 like any regular DLC character. He is not included in the season pass, though. This premium easy unlock follows in the steps of Brainiac from Injustice 2 and Frost from Mortal Kombat 11, both of which were also available for purchase but also unlockable through the campaign.

And given that history, it is very unlikely that Havik becomes a free unlock down the line, as those two were always locked behind the campaign or paywall. However, Havik is unlocked later than those other characters, making this a stranger proposition that takes more time.

MK1 Unlock Havik FAQ

Q: How can you unlock Havik in Mortal Kombat 1?

A: To unlock Havik, you need to complete the game’s entire single-player story mode. Specifically, he becomes available after finishing Chapter 15, following the battles with Shang Tsung and Quan Chi. Once unlocked, you can use Havik in any non-story mode and will already have some gear for him from the campaign.

Q: Is there a way to unlock Havik without playing through the entire story mode?

A: Yes, there is a shortcut. If you prefer not to play through the story mode, you can purchase Havik on your system’s digital marketplace for $7.99, similar to how Brainiac from Injustice 2 and Frost from Mortal Kombat 11 were available for purchase but also unlockable through the campaign.

Q: Are there any chances that Havik will become a free unlock in the future?

A: Given NetherRealm Studios’ past practices, it’s highly unlikely. Characters like Brainiac and Frost remained locked behind the campaign or a paywall, so it’s expected that Havik will follow a similar path, especially since he unlocks later in the game compared to these characters.

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